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Level 1 Gardening Course in Ilkeston

Cost£3,360.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Gardening Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, full-time over 36 weeks.

This gardening qualification covers health and safety in land-based industries, preparing for work outdoors, and caring for animals and plants in practical settings. You'll build hands-on skills through work with animals and 60 hours of external work experience. GCSE or Functional Skills Maths and English are included on your timetable if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies.

Who this course is for

If you have a strong interest in caring for animals, this course will stand you in good stead for a rewarding career.

Entry requirements

You should have grade 2 in GCSE English and Maths or the equivalent and a sound interest in the area of study. All applicants will be interviewed and will undertake an initial assessment in English and maths. It is expected that students will have a good level of fitness to be able to participate in the practical elements of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health and safety practices in land-based industries.
  • You'll develop skills in preparing for work in land-based environments.
  • You'll assist with feeding, watering, and caring for animals.
  • You'll learn how to prepare and maintain animal accommodation.
  • You'll practise handling and restraining animals safely.
  • You'll study animals in the wild and their main features.
  • You'll complete 60 hours of work experience in the land-based sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions and classroom study at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, and practical assessments. You'll also take an online multiple-choice test toward the end of the course. All applicants are interviewed and complete an initial assessment in English and maths before starting.

What you will need to bring

Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardener, entry-level role in parks, gardens, or grounds maintenance.
  • Farm worker, supporting day-to-day tasks on a farm or smallholding.
  • Animal care assistant, entry-level work in kennels, shelters, or animal units.
  • Florist, a step toward this role, which typically needs further training and experience.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Land-based Studies, the natural next step to deepen your practical skills.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Animal Care, for those focusing on the animal side of the course.
  • Level 2 Horticulture or Gardening qualification, for those pursuing gardening and grounds work.
  • Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Animal Care, combining paid work with further study at Level 2 or above.
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